COLUMBIA LAKES

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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COLUMBIA LAKES VFD

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Hazardous Materials Training resulted in 17 departments represented by 39 in attendance... Harris County HazMat Team a Huge Asset to Brazoria County... see Recent Training

NOW AVAILABLE!!! Adult, Teen, and Infant First Aid/AED/CPR

CLVFD Meetings - Public Invited

Monthly Business Meetings - 2nd Tuesday of the Month

Monthly Training Meetings - 4th Tuesday of the Month

Department Member Certification Profile

U.S. Fire Administration

Texas SFFMA (State Firemens' & Fire Marshalls' Association) Accredited Firefighter Certification

NFPA 1081 Ind. Exterior Fire Brigade - National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1081 Ind. Interior Fire Brigade - National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1081 Ind. Fire Brigade Leader - National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1006 Rope & Confined Space Rescue Technician Professional Certification

NFPA 1670 / 1006 Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician Certification

DEM (Texas Governor's) Division of Emergency Management - Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA 472 - Harris County Hazardous Materials Technician 42 Hours Training

Swift Water Rescue Technician

Smoke Diver Certification - East Texas Firefighter's Association

American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor Certification

The Columbia Lakes Volunteer Fire Department currently comprise of eight (8) active members who pull a wide array of talent, knowledge and expertise together to provide an evolving department that is constantly growing and becoming leaders in the area firefighting industry. Without a doubt we bring the latest in firefighting techniques and knowledge to our community.

Columbia Lakes Volunteer Fire Department is a member of the "Texas State Firemens' and Firemarshalls' Association", Brazoria County Emergency Service District 4, "West of the Brazos Fire Chiefs Association" Brazoria County Firefighters' Association. Likewise, as listed above, the members bring wide array of certifications to the table and it is growing stronger every year.

"This is the first time Columbia Lakes Fire Department has ever put forth the effort to take the lead and host training from TEEX (Texas A&M University - Texas Emergency Extension Division). You guys are really stepping up." Scott Matthews TEEX Instructor.

"I don't know of another department with so many different areas of emergency response knowledge and certifications as Columbia Lakes. It's a shame that other departments don't reach out to work with your department when all of you are so willing to join and help other department be part of a bigger team." Neighboring Firefighter.

CLVFD Members:

Gerald "Jerry" Schmitt - Fire Chief (Badge 2705)

Stan Wiggins - Assistant Fire Chief & Training Officer (Badge 2710/ Firefighter 2757)

James "Jim" Williams - Business Administrator (Badge 2752)

Paul Renick - Firefighter (Badge 2756)

Jaymi Wiggins - Firefighter (Badge 2755)

Joe Kovar III - Firefighter (Badge 2753)

Kyle Krebs - Firefighter (Badge 2762)

Brian Schaefer - Firefighter (Currently Serving Our Country in the U.S.Navy and will be home soon)

Ethan Guenther - Jr. Firefighter (Badge 2760)

Contact Information

Our members will be happy to provide additional membership information and department insight if desired. Please feel free to contact the department any time.

Telephone: 979-345-6260
Fax: 979-345-6260
Postal Address: 124 Edgewater Drive, West Columbia, Texas 77486
Electronic Mail: General Information: CLVFD@clvfd.us

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